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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 13 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 AX350 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-2 GPS AX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 AX350 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 versus the WG-2 GPS.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
56
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $300